Sunset & Sunrise Today in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Scranton: sunrise 5:43 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Scranton at 8:34 PM, having risen at 5:42 AM. That works out to 14h 51m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Scranton falls at 1:08 PM.
Sitting at 41.41° latitude puts Scranton in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 24 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Scranton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Scranton this evening is roughly 7:54 PM–8:55 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:55 PM to 9:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Scranton is at 8:33 PM and sunrise at 5:43 AM — about 1m 27s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Scranton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Scranton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Scranton ranges from as early as 4:32 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:40 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 10m.
Moon in Scranton today
Sunset today: Scranton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 51m |
| Allentown | 5:44 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 46m |
| Bethlehem | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 47m |
| Bethlehem | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 47m |
| Reading | 5:46 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 45m |
Scranton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 10m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:32 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:28 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Scranton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 10m |
Scranton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 51m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:43 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 27s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:44 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:45 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:45 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:46 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:48 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 43s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 46s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:50 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 48s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:51 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:52 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:54 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Scranton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:39 AM | 10:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:27 AM | 9:48 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:09 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:21 AM | 6:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:54 PM | 8:55 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Scranton.
Sunrise & sunset in Scranton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 14m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Scranton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Scranton
What time is sunset in Scranton today?
Sunset in Scranton, Pennsylvania is at 8:34 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Scranton today?
Sunrise in Scranton is at 5:42 AM today, with 14h 51m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Scranton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Scranton tomorrow is at 5:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Scranton tomorrow?
Sunset in Scranton tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Scranton today?
Scranton gets 14h 51m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:42 AM and sunset at 8:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Scranton?
The evening golden hour in Scranton is about 7:54 PM to 8:55 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Scranton?
The evening blue hour in Scranton runs from about 8:55 PM to 9:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Scranton?
After sunset at 8:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Scranton at around 9:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in Scranton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Scranton — is at 1:08 PM today.
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